War for Independence

The War for Independence was a conflict between Great Britain and thirteen American colonies from 1775 to 1783. The colonies, seeking greater self-governance and freedom from British control, protested taxes and restrictions without representation. Tensions escalated into armed battles, leading the colonies to claim independence and form their own nation, the United States. The war involved key events like the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, recognizing U.S. sovereignty. It was a fight for political, economic, and ideological independence, fundamentally shaping the future of America.